Kaitlyn-Dawn Perham - 2012 Theatre Alumna

(10-11-2013)

Kaitlyn-Dawn Perham is originally from Greeley, Colorado and
now resides in a small town near the capitol city of Ukraine. Perham was the
2008 recipient of the Adams State Theatre Acting Talent Scholarship and the
2011 recipient of the Paul S. and Patti Newman Scholarship.

Upon her graduation
from Adams State University in 2012, with a degree in Secondary Education and
Theatre, she joined the Peace Corps. She currently teaches English as a second
language to primary and secondary students. She also teaches lessons about
American culture and holidays, conducts two English clubs for children and an
after-school tutoring program.

"As a language teacher in a foreign country, I deeply
appreciate the skills I acquired during my four years with the Adams State University
Theatre Company. Not only did I learn the fundamentals of acting and stage
production, but I also acquired priceless lessons to use in the classroom with my students.

Teaching a
foreign language to young learners requires obvious skills such as quick-thinking,
improvisation, and attention-holding games performed in the classroom. However
patience, listening, appreciation and adaptation are also just as crucial in
the classroom.

With great thanks to my professors and peers who taught me the
beauty of theatre and the art of teaching, I am now pursuing my dreams and
making a difference half-way around the world."